You can’t beat Paris in the Springtime, and you would be hard pushed to beat a more enthusiastic and knowledgeable crowd discussing the future and fundamentals of the industrial minerals business in Paris last month.

The inaugural IMFORMED Rendezvous held at Les Jardins du Marais, 8-10 April, brought together attendees from across the global supply chain of industrial minerals, buzzing with anticipation to gain informed insights as to the future of the industry.

They were not disappointed. A superb two-day programme had leading experts present, postulate, and project on a wide range of key aspects of the industry integral to understanding the market, what drives it, and what the future may hold.

The quirky, oasis-like character of the Les Jardins du Marais, hidden in one of Paris’s well-known Bohemian quarters crammed with restaurants and bars, added to the event’s uniqueness and hosted the convivial evening Welcome Reception.

The following evening reception was hosted by lead sponsor Imerys at the beautiful Éléphant Paname, Paris’s Centre of Art and Dance, and with its exquisite cuisine and fine wine, was most memorable and gave delegates a chance to see a little more of city.